Rutile rock crystal snuffbox converted into a salt flask, China, 1800-1880 Rectangular with rounded shoulders, naturally decorated with black tourmaline needles. It is carved with a Buddhist lion mask with a ring on each shoulder and stands on an oval foot. The identical crystal stopper is carved with small flowers. The neck and bottom of the stopper were encircled with vermeil in Europe to transform the snuffbox into a salt flask. H. with stopper: 8 cm Small chips.